Lab Animal Science Terminology

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Across
  1. 1. involves proper training to ensure uniformity with respect to study procedures
  2. 3. a theory based on current knowledge
  3. 10. facilities that utilize a single entry/exit door for animal rooms
  4. 11. minimum of 10-15 per hour in animal rooms
  5. 14. organization that certifies lab animal technicians and technologists
  6. 16. A private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science
  7. 17. _____ research always utilizes live animals
  8. 18. governs the sale, transport, handling and use of animals
  9. 21. animals with known, or well-defined
  10. 23. facilities used to house germ free animals
  11. 24. _____ zone is the temperature range in which an animal does not need physical or chemical mechanisms to control heat production or heat loss
Down
  1. 2. factors such as lighting, humidity and noise that may influence experimental outcomes
  2. 4. twelve hour light/dark cycle
  3. 5. enforces the Animal Welfare Act
  4. 6. germ free
  5. 7. facilities that house infectious animals; requires sterilzation of all materials prior to disposal
  6. 8. _____ air pressure ventilation is utilized in infectious wards
  7. 9. institutional group charged with evaluation of animal use and inspection of facilities
  8. 12. publishes "The Guide"
  9. 13. dealers regulated and inspected by the USDA
  10. 15. responsible for annual facility inspections
  11. 19. _____ research addresses a specific problem
  12. 20. area used to house plants or animals for observation or research
  13. 22. animals used for the sole purpose of disease surveillance in animal rooms